Sunday, October 7, 9:15 AM

Halloween Party for the Kids

Thursday, Oct. 25, 5:00 PM

While we, humans, consider ourselves

the crown of creation animals play an important role, too.

Bring your dog for a blessing. Bring your cat for a blessing.

Mice, hamsters, gerbils you get it to us, we’ll bless it

Sunday October 7

Fellowship Hall (You know your pets are human, too)

Sunday School Kids

Preschool Kids Scouts/Girls & Boys

Come to the Halloween Party which we hold before the Wernersville Parade

We’ll eat between 5 and 6 PM This year/A SPECIAL SHOW

MAGIC THE AMAZING MAGI

(you’ll have plenty of time to get to the parade after the show)

5th grade? 6th? 7th? 8th? 9th? 10th? 11th? 12th?

Confirmation classes begin 6:30-8:00 PM

More adults involved Apostles Creed/Baptism/Holy Communion/Confession

We will provide a meal October 3

October 17 October 31

Just show up!

Sunday School

Ages 2 through 4th grade Our adventures with Daniel and the Lions continue through the end

of October (except for the first Sunday when we bless our pets)

What about Sunday School for everyone else? Our teenagers have their own class every Sunday in the youth room. Adults have Bible Study every Sunday with Bob Bashore in the library except………once a month when we will have a special presentation for the entire congregation. In October our special presentation will be Larry House from the Lutheran Seminary at Philadelphia.

Do you realize we give our seminary $5000.00 a year? $3000-$5000 has been given regularly

“Seminary will talk with us” Sunday, October 14th

We’ll learn how they use our funds. We’ll understand who goes to seminary.

How does the church work “world” and “candidate”. 9:15 AM LIBRARY

This year we are again participating in the Crop Walk sponsored by our Reading Berks Conference of Churches. It will be held Sunday,

October 14. Registration starts at 12:30 at RACC, with the walk stepping off at 1:30pm. If you are interested in walking, please speak

with Kay Stout. There will be a sign up sheet in the narthex if you wish to sponsor a walker. A portion of the money collected goes to the local food bank and the balance goes to Church World Services.

Why are we Lutherans?

Do you know we hold Sunday Worship once a year so that we can understand that?

We call it “Reformation Sunday”. We remember how we felt the church needed to be re-formed.

Saturday, Oct. 27, 5:30 PM Sunday, October 28, 10:30 AM

We’ll be ringing and singing “special” for that Weekend.

The First Saturday and Sunday in November

We remember those people who died since we remembered last November.

If you lost someone, please give me a picture of your family member over the course of October so we can share those pictures and

remember those we lost.

P.D.

Would you put Thanksgiving Eve on the calendar?

Wednesday, November 21, 2012 7:30 PM

Thanksgiving Eve Worship Here at Trinity

Special music from the Senior Choir and Bell Choir as they do an anthem together.

Please call the pastor when a loved one, family member, goes to the hospital. It’s as simple as leaving a message on the cell/610-858-4136 (or if you learned someone has gone to the hospital).

Preschool Update Congratulations, our enrollment climbs.

16 four and five year old prekindergarten pupils 12 three year old preschool pupils

Our Christmas Concert featuring our Bell Choirs will be held on

Sunday, December 9th @ 4 PM followed by a light supper. We are already hard at work practicing our Christmas music. Paul Eppley,

violinist, will return this year to enhance our concert. We are introducing a new technique with a piece that uses “singing bells”.

Please save the date and invite your friends and neighbors.

Big time change on Christmas Eve! First service? 7:00 PM

Second service/9:00 PM/as usual

Ready for another change this Christmas?

Bring a Christmas ball. One for each member in the household

Saturday, Dec. 8-5:30 PM worship Sunday, Dec. 9-10:30 AM worship

As we decorate our trees.

Oasis September went by super fast, and Oasis is off to a

good start! We had a wonderful turn out for Laser

Quest and everyone had a good time. Thank you to the

adults who chaperoned our first event.

The Oasis Youth Room, which is located across from

kitchen and next to Pre School, is starting its youth room

make over.

Keep an eye open for October events and our first

Oasis meeting of the year. The Oasis meetings will be

held monthly, and Oasis members (the youth) will take

part in deciding what events to attend and goals they

want to reach. Of course we will never hold Oasis

meetings without some food and fun as well.

Thomas Schwalm, Youth Director

Don’t forget Capital Campaign Fund 2008/2009/2010

Debt Retirement Campaign 2011/2012/2013

OUR STEWARDSHIP SCOREBOARD for regular giving

through the end of August, 2012

Five years’ average Of percentage of the budget

Contributed through the end of August 56%

This Year’s Giving

Through the end of August Percentage of the Total Budget

56%

Dollars in regular giving For the month of August, 2012

$12,660 6

The Lions and their Den-er Guests (Rally Day)

The Bell Choir rings the story while----

Betty Lou Franzen narrates.

We learn the story of Daniel through a cooking module on September 23

Mary Nace helps Paige Shannon and Bryce Schwalm make

pizza lions.

Michaela and Matt Kerchner and Garrett Jones work on their lion

pizzas assisted by Tammy Kerschner, Barbara Houck and Ken Jones.

Like to knit or crochet? A project through Reading Berks Council of Churches

Hats, Gloves, Scarves, Mittens....needed for People First! November 13th almost 1200 men,

women, & children will be served through this event. We are still looking for people or groups to participate. Email Claire

at cyoung@readingberkschurches.org or call 610-375-6108

Coats for Kids October 1 thru November 14, 2012

It’s that time of year when we ask for your help with the “Coats of Kids” program. The Conrad Weiser Middle School Library will again be collecting “Coats for Kids.” For almost 20 years, this project has provided needy children and adults in Berks County with gently used winter

coats. Thanks to the Conrad Weiser community, we collected approximately 235 coats last year. Our goal is to collect even more this year! The Salvation Army can also use adult coats since many of the children are also adult sizes. In addition to children, coats are distributed to adults in need. This is the perfect time to dig through your closets and get rid of those coats you haven’t worn in a long time or have outgrown for one reason or another. Your gently used coats may be dropped off in the Conrad Weiser Middle School Office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The coats will be sent to local dry cleaners who generously donate their equipment and time to clean all the garments. The coats are then distributed by the Salvation Army to needy children and adults throughout the community. If you know of a child in need of a coat, please contact the Salvation Army at 610-373-5208.

Church Council Highlights for September

1. Council thanks everyone for their good stewardship throughout the summer.

2. Nominating Committee for Church Council has been appointed.

3. Thomas Schwalm attended Church Council and made presentation and discussed his plans for the youth group and the youth room.

4. Motion made and passed that Advent Coin Folders money will go the Pastor’s Discretionary Fund.

5. Good attendance at Rally Day. 6. Difficult discussion about Bible Study on Syrophoenician

Woman. We wrestled with Jesus’ treatment of her and His

humanity portrayed by that treatment.

Our Church’s Stand on Domestic Violence October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

What is domestic violence? A definition commonly used reads “a pattern of power and control of one person over another in an intimate relationship.” When talking about domestic violence, most people think of physical violence – hitting, punching, throwing things, strangulation and other physical methods, however, control can include threats, psychological battering, isolation, financial abuse, and sexual or emotional abuse; batterers usually use several of these methods to control members of their household, the people they supposedly love.

Why does domestic violence happen in “good, Christian homes?” God created both men and women in his image; Paul writes to the church in Ephesus about Jesus’ teachings of the egalitarian treatment of women (Ephesians 5:22-29). So how did society veer from these teachings? In studying history, we can see how various cultures, going back to Biblical times, established a patriarchal society, often making women ‘invisible’ and powerless outside the home. Batterers conveniently choose specific texts to support their treatment of their spouses as possessions (Judges 19:22-29) and minimizing the value of their partners (1 Timothy 2:14). It is important to remember Christ’s teachings and respect our partnerships. It is never okay to control or abuse someone.

How can you help someone who may be victimized by their partner? Start by learning more about domestic violence; schedule an educational presentation for your group; always be available – let that person know that s/he can call you or knock on your door at any time, day or night; call the police when you suspect injury or danger; call Berks Women in Crisis (BWIC) to discover specific ways you can help a friend. Never give up.

“There is one teacher, namely Christ, and… in His spirit there are no distinctions between persons, nor any reason of age, sex or race that elects some to domination… combativeness in family life, whereby

man and wife or parents and children strive to assert a supremacy of will, is not compatible with the conviction that there is that of God in everyone.” - 1972 Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, Society of Friends (Quakers)

Take a stand against interpersonal violence in your home, your church, your community – everywhere you go. Participate in public awareness activities, set an example and teach your children that disrespect will not be tolerated.

You are invited to participate in any or all of the following events:

September 30, 2012 - BWIC-sponsored Domestic Violence Awareness Day in local houses of worship. BWIC staff and volunteers will offer information about domestic violence to raise awareness in the community.

October 1-5, 4 PM: The Clothesline Project on display at RACC, outdoor area behind Berks Hall.

October 4, 5 PM; tours begin at 3 PM: BWIC Ribbon-Cutting at the new Center, 255 Chestnut Street, Reading. Open to the public. RSVP (required) to Lori at lorid@berkswomenincrisis.org, or 610-373-1206, Ext. 110.

October 7, 11 AM – 2PM: Champagne Brunch and two screenings of the documentary film, “Telling Amy’s Story,” to benefit BWIC, at the Goggleworks’ Cucina Café and film theatre. Tickets are $25. Screenings at 11am and 12:30pm; brunch from 11am-1pm. Detective Deirdri Fishel, State College PD, will facilitate discussion following the screening.

October 9, 6 to 8 PM: Professional Training: “Latina Realities – the Unique Challenges Faced by Latina Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault,” provided by Centro Hispano and BWIC; 6pm – 8pm at the St. Joseph Medical Center, Franciscan Rooms A & B. Nursing and Social Work credits provided. Contact Suzanne Holley at 610-378-2304 for more information.

October 11, 11:15 AM: 10th Anniversary of the Silent Witnesses; Silent Witness Walk begins at 11:30 AM at the Berks Women in Crisis office, 255 Chestnut Street, Reading, and ends at RACC. At noon, a dedication in the Schmidt Technology Center will remember

Berks County residents who have lost their lives to domestic violence. Light refreshments provided. Public is welcome and encouraged to attend.

October 11 – 17: Silent Witness Project on display at RACC

October 17: BWIC’s Shoe Project at Kutztown University for “Love Your Body Day,” from 10am – 3pm at the McFarland Student Union Multipurpose Room. For more information, contact the KU Women’s Center at 610-683-4655. October 18-22: BWIC’s Silent Witness Project at the St. Joseph Medical Center Main Lobby. October 25 & 26, 9 AM to 4 PM: BWIC educational opportunity, funded through the STOP grant and geared towards law enforcement and social workers; part 1 – Forensic interviewing Skills About Victims of Human Trafficking; part 2 – update on technology, internet and phones; handouts and support materials will be provided. McGlinn conference Center near Alvernia; Both days are identical; need only register for one day. Contact Karen at 610.370.7810 or karenn@berkswomenincrisis for more information.

October 29 & 30: BWIC’s Silent Witness Project at the Reading Hospital & Medical Center’s School of Health Sciences Lobby, Museum Road and Parkside Drive South. October 30 & 31: BWIC’s Silent Witness Project at the Reading Hospital & Medical Center’s 5th Avenue Lobby (R Building Conference Center). October 31: Domestic Violence Education Day at the Reading Hospital & Medical Center, sponsored by the Domestic Violence Task Force. Contact Karen Fattore at 610-988-8689 for more information. Contact Berks Women in Crisis for more information, 610.373.1206, or email karenn@berkswomenincrisis.org to register for an educational opportunity or event. Sign up for email notifications about community awareness events and educational opportunities or other electronic news at the BWIC website:

www.berkswomenincrisis.org and click on the ‘sign up for newsletter’ button; or use your cell phone: text “safetylifehope” to 22828 to get started on a BWIC mailing list.

Thanks to Berks Women in Crisis for their Thankoffering presentation on Saturday and Sunday, September

23 &24. We raised $539.00 through our Thankoffering. The women of the church thank you, the

congregation. for your generosity.

Flower and Bulletin Sponsorship The cost of sponsoring the flowers is $38.00. If you are sponsoring the flowers, please note that there are flower envelopes in the narthex beside the sign up list for altar flowers. Please put your check (payable to Trinity) or cash in the envelope and place in the offering plate. The cost of sponsoring the bulletins is $10.00. We need a flower sponsor for October 28. We need a bulletin sponsors for October 21.

We want to remind you that the week you are an altar flower sponsor, please call the office, Nancy Moyer, or contact the altar guild person listed in the bulletin if you want to keep the flowers. Otherwise, the flowers will be given to the sick, shut-ins, or others in need. Thanks.

Trinity Altar Guild Flower Sponsors for October: 10/7-Russell & Star Berkenstock in honor of their grandchildren, 10/14-Karen Berkenstock in honor Patrick’s birthday, 10/21-Scott & Betty Lou Franzen in honor of Laura (Franzen) Laudenslager’s birthday, 10/28-available. Bulletin Sponsors for October: 10/7-Pamela Moyer in memory of her father, 10/14-Joe & Marie Rosati in honor of Patrick Berkenstock’s birthday, 10/21-available, 10/28-Sue & Joe Sickler in memory of Sue’s mother, Helen Rapp.

Helpers for October

Communion Assistant: Tedd Hickernell

Acolytes: 10/8-Richard Roth (8 AM) & Kevin Gemmell (10:30 AM), 10/14-Austin Thompson, 10/21-Nate Scheider, 10/28-Nathan Thompson. Greeters: 10/7-Beverly James, 10/14-Catherine Richards and Eleanor Brossman, 10/21-Frank & Laura Krick, 10/28-Ruth & Ron Rush.

Lay Readers: 10/7-Lector Exchange, 10/14-Mary Nace, 10/21-Dawn Hickernell, 10/28-Charlotte Moyer. Ushers: 10/7-Lawry’s, 10/14-Coldren’s, 10/21-Kurtz’s, 10/28-Anne Marie Rinehimer and Diane Klinger. Nursery: 10/7-Kelly Thompson & Erin Dougherty, 10/14-Karen Houck, 10/21-Cindi Roke, 10/28-Kristin Lawry. Counters: 10/7-Coldrens, 10/14-Franzens, 10/21-Jarsocrak/Sickler, 10/28-Debiec/Rinehimer. Sound Technician: 20/7 & 10/14-Mike Jarsocrak, 10/21-Wendell Byler, 10/28-Scott Franzen. Bulletin Assemblers: 10/4-Connie Fritz, 10/11-Dian Klinger, 10/18-Darlene Lundy, 10/25-Linda Weiss, 11/1-Erma Wagner.

Prayer List ARLENE ADAMS, Ruth Adams, Cathline Anderson, Wanda Barnett, Marg Dietrich, Maddy Folmar, Hannah Kramer, GRACE LUFT, Holly Shaffer, Andrea Ramsey. ANNA SHULL, ANN SNYDER, Ethel Trupp, Barb Weinhammer, Charlotte Wendel, Sandra Wolf, Ann Zimmerman, Joseph Alvey, Carl Haga, Kevin Hartman,GEORGE KAVA, BUZZ LOCKWOOD, Gilbert Ochs, Jake Powers, JOHN SCHWARTZ, Robert Sponagle, Jerry Zachouski and Carrol Zimmerman. Armed Services: Marie Rosati Clark, Allison Rosati Martin, NIC BACON, Joshua Ghen, Justin Klinger, Brent Naveiro, Eric Ochs, Jeffrey Troutman, Jr., and Anthony Witman. Please help us with this prayer

ministry if there is someone you want to include.

Note the newsletter deadline for November is Tuesday, October 23rd. It will be assembled and mailed Tuesday, October 30th.

Birthday Milestones in October

Gladys Price will be 90 on October 22, Clarence Coldren will be 89 on October 23, and Daniel Hoppman will be 82 on October 30. Congratulations, Gladys, Clarence, and Daniel.

Trinity Lutheran Church 130 South Walnut Street Wernersville, PA 19565

610-678-1782 www.trinitywernersville.org.

e-mail address:tlcworship@aol.com

The Rev. Lee A. Diefenderfer 610-858-4136 1295 Red Dale Road, Orwigsburg, PA 17961 Carol A. Koch, Associate in Ministry 610-670-1436 Nancy M. Moyer, Organist/Senior Choir Director 610-775-1839 Thomas Schwalm, Youth Director 610-698-8677 Frank & Laura Krick, Sextons 610-678-1261 Peter Schmehl, Treasurer 610-670-0645 Marlene Ochs, Financial Secretary 610-678-7513 Barbara Debiec, Asst. Financial Secretary 610-670-2841